Ado Gwanja
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22 January 1990
Ado Gwanja | |
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| Born | Ado Isah Gwanja 22 January 1990 |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Federal College of Education Kano |
| Occupations | Singer, Film Producer and Film Actor |
| Years active | 2017-Present |
| Known for | Musicians |
| Children | 1 daughter[1] |
| Awards | Get Kano award Best Actor, Sani Abacha Youth Center Award Best Hausa artists Rhymes Pillars Crew |
Ado Isah Gwanjaⓘ (born 22 January 1990) is a Nigerian singer and actor in the Northern Nigerian film industry Kannywood.[2] Gwanja is a well-known singer whose songs are very popular especially among women and youths in Northern Nigeria.[3][4]
Gwanja first appeared in films in 2017, but spent a lot of time in the music industry before he started acting. Gwanja is often better known in music than in film.[5] Gwanja specializes in his songs for women, he is invited to festivals where he sings his songs.[6] He has named former Hausa singer Aminu Mai Dawayya as his mentor.
Some of Gwanja's most popular songs are Kujerar Tsakar Gida, Mamar-Mamar, Ɗakin Baƙuwa, Asha Rawa-rawa, Kilu ta Ja Bau, Kidan Mata, Warr,[7] Chass,[8] Luwai, etc.[9]
Albums
These are the Gwanja's albums;
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Kujerar Tsakar Gida | 2014 |
| Indosa | 2017 |
| Matan Arewa | 2016 |
| Juya | 2018 |
| Ga Gwanja | 2017 |
| Tangaran | 2021 |
| Adama | 2021 |
Filmography
Awards
Gwanja has received numerous awards from individuals and organisations. Among the major awards received by Gwanja was the award given by Nigerian first lady Aisha Buhari. Other awards includes;
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Get Kano Award | Best Actor | Won |
| 2018 | Sani Abacha Youth Center Award | Best Actor award | Won |
| 2018 | National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) | Best Women's Singer of the year | Won |
| 2019 | RS Fans Entertainment | Best Musician of the year b | Won |
| 2018 | Best Hausa Artists | Rhymes Pillars Crew. | Won |
